Samsung BD-P3600

The Samsung BD-P3600 is a high-end Blu-ray Disc player announced at CES 2009. The BD-P3600 is reasonably similar to Fall 2008’s Samsung BD-P2550, featuring Profile 2.0/BD Live/Bonus View compatibility, Netflix movie and Pandora music internet streaming, plus 1GB of onboard memory, required for online features. The BD-P3600 differentiates itself from 2008’s model by including a USB 802.11n Wi-Fi dongle, which is intended to compliment the integrated Ethernet port. This Blu-ray Disc player supports the highest resolution audio formats out of the box, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. For users with older AV receivers, this Samsung player can output analog 7.1 channel audio signals as well. Other notable features include improved disc loading times, a 1-second eject feature and touch sensitive controls on the unit itself. Samsung’s BD-P3600 is expected to be released sometime in the first half of 2009.

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Samsung BD-P3600
MSRP $399.99
Release date January, 2009
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
5 reviews
77
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mixed
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4 positive
0 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
+5agreedisagree

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7.1-channel analog outputs
+4agreedisagree

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Profile 2.0
+4agreedisagree

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upscales DVDs to 1080p
+4agreedisagree

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Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
+3agreedisagree

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Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
+3agreedisagree

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External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
+3agreedisagree

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supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
+2agreedisagree

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Fastest startup and disk load times for a stand-alone BR player (April 2009)
+2agreedisagree

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One Second Eject Feature (disk tray ejects almost instantly even when the player is powered down, no frustrating 20-90 sec wait for the tray to eject like many other BD players)
+2agreedisagree

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Complete set of legacy DTS codecs, including DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6
+1agreedisagree

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touch sensitive controls
0agreedisagree

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Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
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DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
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Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(
+2agreedisagree

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Implementation of PC Streaming crude. Uses file shares only, not a proper media server. Does not remember PC streaming configuration, user ID's or Passwords. (need to reconfigure every time!)
+1agreedisagree

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WiFi is not internal, comes with a dongle
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expensive
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audio stream from netflix is choppy
-1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback
  • 1080p upscaling for standard DVD playback
  • Profile 2.0 compatible (BD-Live and BonusView)
  • Netflix and Pandora streaming compatible
  • Dolby TrueHD support
  • DTS-HD Master Audio Essential support
  • USB 802.11n Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet connectivity
  • 1GB of built in memory for BD-Live content
  • 7.1-channel analog outputs (for non-HDMI AV receivers)
  • 1-second disc eject
  • touch sensitive controls on player unit
  • JPEG photos and DivX video support

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Samsung BD-P3600

• BD-P3600 Blu-Ray Disc Player

UPC: 036725608054

MPN: BDP3600

Competitors

Samsung BD-P3600 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Blu-Ray Players »
Sony BDP-S550

Sony BDP-S550

MSRP  $400.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Profile 2.0 support with BD-Live
  • 7.1 DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD decoding
  • 7.1 analog audio outputs
Cons
  • slow loading
  • Flash memory is NOT onboard, a 1Gb USB stick is included in the package
  • Not as much value as a PS3
ProSCORE
10 reviews
90
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Panasonic DMP-BD80

Panasonic DMP-BD80

MSRP  $399.95    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • 7.1 analog outputs
  • profile 2.0
  • upconverts SD and HD signals to full 1080p
Cons
  • no built-in memory
  • DTS HD MA ESSENTIAL does not include the following legacy DTS formats: DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6. These DVD Audio Codec's can not be decoded internaly on this machine. (important if using analog output, will be bitstreamed to AVR if using digital connection)
  • Slow startup and load times. (comp. to PS3 and some of the other 2009 Stand alone BD models)
ProSCORE
6 reviews
80
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Panasonic DMP-BD55

Panasonic DMP-BD55

MSRP  $399.99    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
  • Profile 2.0 capable
  • good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
  • better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
  • better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
  • Bluray is still too expensive
ProSCORE
2 reviews
64
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung BD-P3600 100% vs. vote Panasonic DMP-BD55 0%
LG BD390

LG BD390

MSRP  $400.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • Netflix streaming
  • 1GB of built in memory for BD-Live content
  • built-in Wi-Fi
Cons
  • LG--audio quality is suspect
  • No specs on the audio DAC
  • no Pandora online radio
ProSCORE
8 reviews
89
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung BD-P3600 100% vs. vote LG BD390 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar dakalvia said:

I saw this for $299 at Futureshop on the weekend...I think the price has come down on it
Oct 05, 2009 11:55am
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sh0rty

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July 8, 2009
ProSCORE
73
negative
mixed
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11 pros
4 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
  • 7.1-channel analog outputs
  • Profile 2.0
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
  • External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
  • supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
  • Fastest startup and disk load times for a stand-alone BR player (April 2009)
  • One Second Eject Feature (disk tray ejects almost instantly even when the player is powered down, no frustrating 20-90 sec wait for the tray to eject like many other BD players)
  • Complete set of legacy DTS codecs, including DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6

Cons

  • Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
  • DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
  • Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(
  • Implementation of PC Streaming crude. Uses file shares only, not a proper media server. Does not remember PC streaming configuration, user ID's or Passwords. (need to reconfigure every time!)

Competitors

sh0rty prefers Samsung BD-P3600 over Panasonic DMP-BD80, Panasonic DMP-BD55, Sony BDP-S550, LG BD390
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Yale

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April 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
  • 7.1-channel analog outputs
  • Profile 2.0
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
  • touch sensitive controls

Cons

  • WiFi is not internal, comes with a dongle
  • expensive

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Erik

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April 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
71
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mixed
positive
5 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
  • 7.1-channel analog outputs
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
  • supports Pandora and Netflix streaming

Cons

  • Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
  • WiFi is not internal, comes with a dongle

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allergen

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May 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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7 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
  • Profile 2.0
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
  • Fastest startup and disk load times for a stand-alone BR player (April 2009)
  • One Second Eject Feature (disk tray ejects almost instantly even when the player is powered down, no frustrating 20-90 sec wait for the tray to eject like many other BD players)

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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John Reid

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September 25, 2009
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ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
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2 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
  • External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.

Cons

  • Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
  • DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
  • Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(

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Geoff Hamm

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May 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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4 pros
0 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
  • 7.1-channel analog outputs
  • Profile 2.0
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p

Cons

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